Lesson Plan: Chemical Reaction of Halogenoalkanes

This lesson plan accompanies: Class 12 Science

A. Lesson Goals:
1. To describe the following nucleophilic substitution reactions: the reaction with NaOH(aq)
and heat to produce an alcohol, the reaction with KCN in ethanol and heat to produce a
nitrile, the reaction with NH3 in ethanol heated under pressure to produce an amine, the
reaction with aqueous silver nitrate in ethanol as a method of identifying the halogen
present as exemplified by bromoethane
2. To understanding the SN1 and SN2 mechanisms of nucleophilic substitution in
halogenoalkanes including the inductive effects of alkyl groups
3. To understanding the elimination reaction with NaOH in ethanol and heat to produce an
alkene as exemplified by bromoethane

B. Subject Matter:
1. Topic : Organic Chemistry
2. Materials : Handout pdf
3. Reference :
a. Nicholls Lyn, Page. A and Berry S. (2020). Cambridge International AS & A level
Chemistry. Harper Collins Publisher.
b. Ryan, L and Norris R. (2014). Chemistry Course book. Cambridge University Press.

C. Teaching Strategy

Activity (see brackets for resources required) Time Needed Interaction

a. Preliminary Activities 5 minutes T-S
1. Greetings
2. Prayers
3. Checking of Attendance
4. Classroom Management
b. Body Development
1. Teacher-led explanation of chemical reaction of T-S
halogenalkanes S-S
2. Ask student to underline the key information in the
explanation. 30 minutes S-T
3. Conduct whole class feedback T-S
4. Present the question in resource 1 to students S-S
5. Ask student to discuss and answer in pairs S-T
6. Conduct whole class feedback
c. Closing Class 10 minutes
1. Discussion to summarise results T-S
2. Motivation T-S
3. Prayers T-S